Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Diversity In Extant Irish Horse Populations And In Ancient Horses

Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Diversity In Extant Irish Horse Populations And In Ancient Horses: Mitochondrial DNA in Ireland’s three native horse populations (Irish Draught, Kerry Bog Pony, and Connemara Pony) was analysed to investigate each breeds’ genetic make-up and origins. Irish Draught horses were found to be derived from a diverse stock, whereas Kerry Bog and Connemara ponies’ dam lines were more limited.

McGahern AM, Edwards CJ, Bower MA, Heffernan A, Park SD, Brophy PO, Bradley DG, MacHugh DE, Hill EW. Animal Genetics. 2006 Oct;37(5):498–502.